Smyrna High School

Medical Therapeutics Syllabus

Course Code: 5999

Prerequisite: Course 5998

Instructor: Robin Barnett, RRT

Work Email: hamiltonr@rcschools.net
Website: shs.rcs.k12.tn.us, smyrnahealthscience.weebly.com

Course Description:

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in

therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify
careers in therapeutics services, assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status;
and identify the purpose and components of treatments. The student will incorporate
communication, goal setting, and information collection skills to be successful in the workplace.
Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English
Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects Partnership for 21st century Skills Framework
for 21st Century Learning, as well as Tennessee Anatomy and Physiology Standards.

Course Standards include:

1. Career Planning and Compliance

2. Body Structure and Function
3. Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
4. Patient/Client Interaction

Artifacts that will reside in the student’s portfolio:

 Skills performance rubrics

 Documentation of community service or job shadowing
 Examples of written, oral, or digital presentations
 Skills Check Off Sheets
 Copy of BLS Certification
Expectations for Pre-Health Occupation Students:

Be Respectful
Be Punctual
Be Prepared
Be Functional
Be Positive

*Classroom Rules:

 Talking during lecture or when a guest is present is not allowed unless otherwise noted
by the instructor
 Use of Cell Phones are not allowed unless prior approval is given by the instructor for
educational purposes
 No sleeping, snoozing, drooling or laying your head on the desk will be tolerated
 Food, drinks and candy are not allowed in class unless utilized by instructor for
educational purposes
 No applications of makeup, hair products or perfumes are allowed in class or lab
 Please do not use equipment or computers without instructor approval
 No rearranging of desk or assigned seating without permission
 No selfies, photo’s, video’s or invasion of privacy is permitted
 No use of electronic devices, iPod or headphones are allowed unless given permission by
teacher for classroom purposes
 The teacher’s computer, desk and office space should not be accessed by the student at
any time
*These and all rules set forth in the Rutherford County Student Handbook will be enforced.

Classroom Procedures:

 After the bell rings, you are tardy if you are not “physically” in class.
 Bell work may be assigned and posted on the board daily.
 Class objectives will be listed on the board daily with homework assignments and/or
testing information.
 Quizzes are given randomly to observe student comprehension.
 You will be dismissed by the instructor, not the bell.
 You are expected to keep your work area clean and tidy.
 Students are responsible for making up missed assignments and test.
 Students are responsible for keeping their portfolio’s up to date.
Laboratory Safety Procedures:

 Read the activity instructions before attempting any laboratory procedure.

 Long hair must be tied back when working in the laboratory.
 When required, closed toe shoes must be worn. Notice will be given in advance.
 When needed/required, proper safety equipment (eye goggles, gloves, etc.) must be worn
at all times.
 No horseplay/improper behavior are permitted.
 No lab work may be conducted without prior approval or adult supervision.
 Clean up the work area after the activity is completed.
 Clean all equipment and return it to the storage area before leaving the laboratory work
area.
 Wash hands before being dismissed from the class.
 Report any accident or injury to the instructor immediately, and then follow emergency
procedures as given.

Computer Lab Procedures:

 Students’ internet activities should be directly related to the current assignment.

 Students are to log off their computer at the end of each session, and the last class of the
day should shut all systems down.
 Students will not download software or data nor install software unless specifically
instructed to do so by the teacher.

Grading Policy:

(Refer to the Student Handbook)

10 points will be deducted for assignments or projects that are late.

Relative Values:
Test/Projects/Research Papers=50%
Quizzes/Labs/Participation=30%
Daily Work/Note taking/Portfolio’s=20%
Supplies:

One Three Ring notebook or folder

Blue/Black Ink Pens
Pencil
Notebook Paper
Index Cards (optional)

Additional Tutoring:

If you are having any problems with the assignments or have a failing grade, please let me know.
I will make time to be available before and after school for additional help needed.

5) Students may not bring outside media into a computer area without prior approval. This would
include USB drives, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, or any other form of electronic media.
6) The use of the district network services is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. Students will follow the
acceptable use policy at all times. Inappropriate use may result in the cancellation of those
privileges.
7) Violations will be referred to a campus administrator for disciplinary or legal action

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: plagiarism, fabrication of information, not
properly using citations to give the owner credit, submitting the work of another person, allowing
another person to substitute for oneself in completing the course work or taking a test, submitting
work previously used without informing the instructor and securing approval, or tampering with
computer files and/or academic work of others.

Consequences for Classroom Rules and Code of Conduct Violations

 Verbal Warning unless violent or endangering behavior occurs

 Parent Contact
 Office

Selection Process for Advancement Opportunities

Advancement in the Health Science Program is highly competitive. Students wishing to advance
in competitive events, field trips and special invitations from the workforce communities will be
evaluated in this class based upon: subject knowledge, quality of work, initiative, cooperation,
attitude, dependability, attendance, interpersonal skills, personal appearance, and personal safety.

Course Syllabus Confirmation Form:

Medical Therapeutics
Instructor: Robin Hamilton
Date: 8/6/2018

(Please return to the instructor ASAP)

By signing this form, I state that I have read this syllabus and understand the contents completely
and agree to abide by the course requirements.

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